Re: [CH] Overwintering

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Oops ... I brought in a potted Chimayo about a week ago  that's been
on the patio all summer but I haven't seen any bugs or other yucky
stuff on it.  Although I've read that snakes can hibernate in potting
soil.
Boo in IN

On 10/16/06, Byron <byronbromley@tellink.net> wrote:

> I don't have scales,  so my method is slightly different..
>
> I place the plant in the bathtub  spray with 1 tbsp  Octagon soap, 1 tbsp per gal of water.  Let it sit for about 15 min.   Then rinse the plant.  Repeat every day for 3 days.  Then look for bugs in about 7 days, every 7 days.
>
> When watering the plant,  use the same mix every other time to reduce fungus gnats and cutworm.
>
> L.B.

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